1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1988 Lamborghini Project P140
To start off, both 1988 Jaguar XJS and 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 (372 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (291 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 should accelerate faster than 1988 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 644 kg more than 1988 Lamborghini Project P140.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lamborghini Project P140. (391 Nm). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lamborghini Project P140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Jaguar XJS | 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lamborghini |
| Model | XJS | Project P140 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 3961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 372 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1286 kg |
